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Canoe and Kayak Fishing Access
Space Coast
Central, Indian River Lagoon |
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(SR-528 Cocoa south to SR-192 Melbourne)
Note; This page is broken up into three
sections, Mainland, followed by Merritt
Island, followed by Beachside. Locations are
listed North to South in each section.
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McFarland Park;
2060 Indian River Drive, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520, go north 2.6 miles
on US Hwy 1. Turn right on Coquina Drive and
go 0.3 miles, turn right on Indian River
Drive and go 0.1 miles to the park. One lane
ramp for small boats
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
GPS N 28 23.455 W 80 44.503
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Lee Wenner Park
300 Riveredge Boulevard, Cocoa
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-520, go east .5 miles
and turn right onto Riveredge Drive. The
park is on the Indian River at the southwest
side of the Hubert Humphrey bridge.
Fishing Pier, Docks
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms, Coast
Guard Auxiliary Building, Pavilion,
Playground, Paved Walkway, Fishing Pier,
Docks, Boat Ramps.
GPS N 28 21.321 W 80 43.382
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POW/MIA Park,
Formerly known as Pineda Landing
5995 N US Highway 1, Melbourne
Parks Referendum Project
FROM the Pineda Causeway (SR-404), go 0.3
miles north on US Hwy 1, the park is on the
right.
Shoreline fishing, non-motorized boat launch
area.
GPS N 28 12.408 W 80 39.679
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Shoreside Park
5025 US 1
Palm Shores, FL 32940,
Located about one mile south of Pineda
Causeway on east side of US-1, Shoreside
Park runs along the Indian River and offers
a variety of recreational opportunities,
including fishing pier, canoeing, kayaking,
a playground and volleyball courts.
GPS N 28 11.417 W 80 39.378
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Manatee Cove Park
4905 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1, go east 2.7 miles on SR-528
to the SR-3 Exit, then left onto Courtenay
Parkway (SR-3) and go 3 miles. Turn left on
Porcher Road, go 0.4 miles, then left on
North Tropical Trail and go 0.2 miles to the
park entrance.
A natural trail around the small lagoon
provides access for shoreline fishing. Canoe
/ Kayak launch on site with channel leading
from park lagoon to Indian River Lagoon.
Open after sunrise until dusk, except for
scheduled use.
GPS N 28 26.784 W 80 43.168
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Kelly Park-East
2550 N Banana River Drive, Merritt Island
Parks Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1 go 5.3 miles east on SR-528
then right at the N. Banana Drive exit. The
park is along the river on the left. Boat
ramp or sandy beach for kayak launching,
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except for
scheduled use.
GPS N 28 24.195 W 80 39.744
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Watts Park
695 Needle Boulevard, Merritt Island
FROM SR-520, go north 0.6 miles on Courtenay
Pkwy/SR-3, turn right and go 0.3 miles on
Needle Blvd, turn right on 4th Place, go 0.1
mile, turn left on Needle Blvd and go 0.6
miles.
Shoreline Fishing
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
GPS N 28 22.116 W 80 41.116
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Ulumay Wildlife Sancturary
805 Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island
FROM US Hwy 1 go 2.9 miles east on SR-520,
turn left and go about 0.5 miles on Sykes
Creek Parkway. The park entrance is on the
left.
Projecting into Sykes Creek at the southwest
corner of the park is a fishing pier
commonly known as the Old Humpbacked Troll
Bridge. There are also dikes along the
impoundment with hiking trails but whether
they are clear enough of shoreline
vegetation to stand and fish from is the big
question. Canoe launch on site.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Fishing Pier
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
GPS N 28 22.317 W 80 40.426
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Kiwanis Island Park
951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island
FROM US Hwy 1, go east 3.2 miles on SR-520.
Turn into the park complex at the light just
east of Sykes Creek Parkway.
Shoreline and dock fishing, natural launch
area provide access for rowers and paddlers
into Sykes Creek.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms,
Community Center, Community Building,
Playground, Pavilions, Fishing Dock, Paved
Walkways
Park open after 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
GPS N 28 21.540 W 80 40.689
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Manatee Sanctuary Park;
701 Thurm Boulevard, Cape Canaveral,
Just South of State Road 528 Causeway, turn
east on West Central Blvd next to the
Radison (north side) and follow West Central
to Thurm Blvd, turn left and the park will
be on the west side of the road.
Fishing platform, park benches & parking.
New Canoe and Kayak launch area at north end
of park.
GPS N 28 23.657 W 80 37.098
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Constitution Bicentenial Park;
Located on the State Road 520 Causeway, just
west of Cape Canaveral Hospital
Constitution Bicentennial Park is a one-acre
roadside recreation site providing boat
launch facilities. The park was dedicated in
1988 as a permanent reminder of the
importance of the U. S. Constitution. The
park features 23 car/trailer parking spaces,
and four sheltered picnic tables.
GPS N 28 21.442 W 80 37.713
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Ramp Road Park / Thousand Islands Cocoa
Beach
From State Road 520 in Cocoa Beach, head
south on A1A about 3 miles and turn right on
South 5th Street, then take the next left on
South Brevard Ave, then the next left on
Ramp Road. Located at the west end of Ramp
Road in Cocoa Beach, this three-acre
neighborhood park provides two boat ramps,
picnic facilities, a fishing dock, and a
lighted tennis court. Florida Sportsman
magazine has ranked the park as one of the
state's best fishing spots. The fishing dock
and picnic facilities overlook the beautiful
Thousand Islands, which are owned by the
city. The city plans to keep the Thousand
Islands in their natural state for future
generations to enjoy. With numerous channels
and mangrove shorelines, the Thousand
Islands are a great kayak fishing spot for
reds, seatrout, and many other species.
GPS N 28 18.558 W 80 36.855
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Oars & Paddles Park
1329 Banana River Drive
Indian Harbour Beach
Parks Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1, take US-192 (Melbourne Cswy)
east, turn left on North Riverside Drive
(SR-513) and go north 4.7 miles (the road
becomes South Patrick Drive). Turn left on
Banana River Drive and go 0.1 miles. Popular
for non-motorized recreational activities
including canoeing, rowing, and paddling,
this park accesses the Banana River through
Whiting Waterway. Facilities include a boat
house, floating launch dock, small pavilion,
restrooms, parking, and picnic tables
connected by a pedway.
GPS N 28 09.020 W 80 36.072
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Eau Gallie Causeway Boat Ramp;
Eau Gallie Causeway (SR-518), Melbourne
ACCESS FROM the eastbound lane on the east
side of the causeway, or FROM westbound lane
through curb-cut in median.
Park features a 180 ft fishing catwalk,
natural windsurfing and canoeing launch
area.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Docks
GPS N 28 08.157 W 80 36.367
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